In Illinois, Progressive Farmer reports John Deere is expanding field testing of its E98-powered 8R tractor as it moves toward a potential commercial launch in four to five years. Four prototypes are currently operating in the United States, with additional testing planned in Nebraska and Illinois following successful 17-hour workdays in Kentucky. The 9.0-liter engine […]
In Indiana, Purdue and Deere have teamed up to launch the Purdue Biofuels Consortium. This three-year collaboration brings together prominent engine manufacturers like John Deere and Cummins with biofuel producers, including POET, Ag Processing Inc., Marquis Energy and Growth Energy, the leading biofuel trade association in the country. Based on their research up to this […]
In Illinois, John Deere announced the approval of B30 biodiesel use across its entire portfolio of Tier 4 John Deere engines. This increases the previous approval of blends up to B20. The announcement will also be highlighted this week at the 2025 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, IL, where all John Deere equipment operated in the company’s Ride […]
